Au Pair | Live-in nanny | |
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Age | Has a specific age barrier for each country. | Does not have any age barrier. He/she can be hired at any age. |
Working hours | Has a maximum permitted working hours per week in each country. This must be respected by the Host Family. | Working hours are agreed with the family and regulated by the host country's labor law. |
Cultural exchange aspect | The Au Pair participates in a cultural exchange program and must come from a different country or have a different nationality than at least one of the host parents. | Hiring a nanny does not normally involve a cultural exchange. |
Salary | An Au Pair receives pocket money from the Host Family. | A nanny is paid a salary that should at least match the minimum wage of the country. |
Language course | An Au Pair must have the possibility to attend a language course. | A nanny does not need to attend a language course. |
Relation with family | An Au Pair is seen as a temporary family member. | A nanny is perceived as an employee. |
Visa and work permit | In many cases, Au Pairs need a visa. Many countries offer a specific Au Pair visa. | A nanny coming from abroad may need a work permit or visa. He/she is not allowed to work with an Au Pair visa. Please get in touch with the embassy in order to learn more. |
Duties and responsibilities | Duties and responsibilities of an Au Pair are strictly related to childcare and light domestic work around the children's area. | Nanny's duties and responsibilities depend on the agreement between the nanny and her/his employer. |
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